I had the originals, I'm not bothering with another set from them. The motovisions chucked enough light out and lasted 3 times as long
Styling Osram Nightbreaker's
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I had the originals, I'm not bothering with another set from them. The motovisions chucked enough light out and lasted 3 times as long
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I put Night breaker Plus bulbs in the 500s high beam about 2years ago and they are still going. However, I put a pair in our Megane for dipped beam, and one blew within 2 months, so I probably wouldn't use them again. Good light while they last, though.
Dave, buy some Philips Cityvisions, they last ages and light up the road just fine
one of these died last night
We've had out NightBreaker Unlimited's in for a year now, still going strong, and miles better that a standard halogen
ive just reserved Philips Xtreme Vision PLUS for £20
We've had out NightBreaker Unlimited's in for a year now, still going strong, and miles better that a standard halogen
mine were fitted 13 months ago
I looked at the data sheets for a few of the OSRAM H7 bulbs. The nightbreakers burn out more quickly but have the same light output as the others. I could never tell any difference when I put them in my car. Do they know something they're not telling us?
OSRAM nightbreaker, output 1500lm lifespan 150-250h
OSRAM original line, output 1500lm lifespan 330-550h
OSRAM ultra life, output 1500lm lifespan 700-1100h
OSRAM nightbreaker, output 1500lm lifespan 150-250h
OSRAM original line, output 1500lm lifespan 330-550h
OSRAM ultra life, output 1500lm lifespan 700-1100h
Been reading this thread with interest.
When we first bought our Clio brand new in 2001, I was rather disappointed with the full beam performance. I bought some 100w halogens.
The headlights are twin-headlamps ie the dipped beam comes out of one lens, and the full beam out of the other lens.
The full beam was transformed!
95,000miles on the clock, and the full beam 100w bulbs are still absolutely fine.
Regards,
Mick.
When we first bought our Clio brand new in 2001, I was rather disappointed with the full beam performance. I bought some 100w halogens.
The headlights are twin-headlamps ie the dipped beam comes out of one lens, and the full beam out of the other lens.
The full beam was transformed!
95,000miles on the clock, and the full beam 100w bulbs are still absolutely fine.
Regards,
Mick.
100w bulbs are illegal.....
There is a website called powerbulbs that are giving 20% discount in December so you can get Phillips X-treme Vision +130 H1 & H7, so 2 x main and 2 x dipped and they throw in a free set of 5W side bulbs. Free P&P and a 12 month guarantee or £45.12.
Does that sound like a good deal?
Does that sound like a good deal?
Warranty won't be worth anything tbh.
Nope, not quite.
Only illegal for headlamps, not for spotlamps.
The Clio is nearly 14years old, she's had 10 MOTs and at no time has anyone said anything about the full beam.
Regards,
Mick
No, they're illegal for use in low or high beam.
100w probably burn wiring or relay too
Hasn't burnt anything out in nearly 14years.
I can only tell you what I know and what has happened to our Clio.
TTFN
Mick.
I can only tell you what I know and what has happened to our Clio.
TTFN
Mick.
On a high beam that's only used for short amounts of time you'll get away with it, still not legal though....
Even in spot lights 100W bulbs are illegal to use on the road, fine if you like off-roading your Clio
And the extra draw will stress the wiring causing the insulation to break down but not quite enough to blow the 10A fuse
I had night breakers didn't last long at all and although brighter not worth paying the extra for
And the extra draw will stress the wiring causing the insulation to break down but not quite enough to blow the 10A fuse
I had night breakers didn't last long at all and although brighter not worth paying the extra for
Thanks.
As far as I know, wattage isn't the issue these days, it's brilliance or lumens or whatever. You can have stupidly bright LEDs consuming minimal wattage.
Full beam is used LOTS of times round here on the rural lanes at night. No street lights, few vehicles. For the past nearly 14years we have had no issues whatsoever. MOTs passed, no wires burnt out, no relays blown, and all has been absolutely fine with 100w halogens.
Regards,
Mick
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